Table Of Contents - MDC XT10E 2021 Owner's Manual

Contents
My XT10E Hybrid Caravan .............................................. 1
Section 1. Introduction .......................................................2
Welcome to MDC .................................................................2
Terminology & Abbreviations ..........................................3
Specifications .........................................................................4
MDC Contact Details ..........................................................5
Safety Information ...............................................................6
Modifications to The Product ..........................................6
Gas Systems ............................................................................6
Chassis ......................................................................................6
Jacking Your Caravan ..........................................................7
Electrical Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Electrical Requirements .....................................9
Brake Controller ...................................................................9
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravans ................9
Trailer Lights ....................................................................... 10
Charging Caravan While Driving ................................ 10
Gas & Appliance Safety ................................................... 11
Gas Certification ................................................................ 11
General Safety .................................................................... 11
Gas Cylinder Safety .......................................................... 11
Gas Appliance Safety ....................................................... 12
Removing the Hot Water System Flue Cover ........ 12
Ventilation and Flues ........................................................ 12
Isolating Appliances .......................................................... 12
Diesel Heater Safety (Where fitted as option) ....... 13
Important information before operating
the diesel heater. ................................................................ 13
Using the Caravan ............................................................. 14
Load Distribution Guide .................................................. 15
Ball Weight ........................................................................... 15
Effects of Weight Distribution ..................................... 15
Tyre Pressures .................................................................... 15
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 16
Tyres ....................................................................................... 16
Wheel Nuts .......................................................................... 16
Hitch and Chains ................................................................ 16
Fire Extinguisher ................................................................ 16
Brakes & Breakaway System ......................................... 16
Lights ...................................................................................... 16
Setting Up the Caravan ................................................... 17
Choosing a Spot to Set Up .............................................. 17
Levelling Your Caravan .................................................... 17
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps ................................. 17
Operating the Jockey Wheel ........................................ 17
Stabiliser Legs ..................................................................... 17
Electric Awning ................................................................... 18
Mains Power ........................................................................ 18
RCD Safety Switch ............................................................ 18
Kitchen ................................................................................... 19
Electrical Panel ................................................................... 20
Control Panel ...................................................................... 20
Towing the Caravan .......................................................... 20
Hitch ....................................................................................... 20
Connecting the Hitch ....................................................... 21
Coupling ................................................................................ 23
Uncoupling ........................................................................... 25
Connecting the Breakaway ........................................... 26
Connecting the Safety Chains ...................................... 26
Connecting the Electrics ................................................. 26
Preparing for Bad Weather ........................................... 27
Packing Down Your Caravan......................................... 27
Storage & Care .................................................................... 28
Long Term Storage ............................................................ 28
Interior ................................................................................... 28
Exterior .................................................................................. 28
Securing Your Camper ..................................................... 28
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan ...................... 29
Protection of Finishes ...................................................... 29
Corrosion Protection ....................................................... 30
Roof Maintenance ............................................................. 30
Sealants ................................................................................. 30
Winegard Sensar III Antenna (optional Extra)........ 31
Solar Panels .......................................................................... 33
Sealants ................................................................................. 33
Canopy Lifting Mechanism ............................................ 33
Roof Skirt Elastic Cord ..................................................... 33
Electrical Systems .............................................................. 34
Chargers & Inverters ........................................................ 34
Battery Care ........................................................................ 34
Gas & Water Systems ....................................................... 35
Filling the Truma UltraRapid with Water .................. 36
Draining the Water Heater ............................................ 37
Switching On Gas Operation ......................................... 37
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