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XT11
User Manual and Guide
2020 Model Shown
©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2020
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. Specification may change without notice.

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  • Page 1 XT11 User Manual and Guide 2020 Model Shown ©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2020 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 4X4 Correct Use of Your Electric Brakes......22 Table of Contents Important Safety Notice ......... 22 INTRODUCTION ............2 Brake Adjustment ........... 22 Terminology & Abbreviations ........2 Brake Cleaning and Inspection ....... 22 Store Locations ............3 Magnets..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Positive toe, or toe in, is the front of the wheel pointing towards the centreline of the vehicle. Toe can be measured in linear units, at the front or rear of the tyre, or as an angular deflection. In the case of MDC products, the “toe in” is...

  • Page 4: Store Locations

    Welshpool 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 5: About Your Hybrid Offroad Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN Specifications CLOSED WITH AC 2530mm H x 5300mm L x 2200mm W OPEN WITH AC 3000mm H x 5300mm L x 2200mm W CLOSED NO AC 2420mm H x 5300mm L x 2200mm W OPEN NO AC 2890mm H x 5300mm L x 2200mm W BALL WEIGHT...

  • Page 6: Bearings And Seals

    1300 4X4 4X4 Bearings and Seals Bearings are a consumable item should be removed, inspected and repacked with grease every 5,000km and replaced every 10,000km as best practice. See maintenance schedule for guidance. Bearing Number: Inner Bearing 25590 Cone: 25520 Outer Bearing 25590 Cone: 25520 Seal: 55 x 85 x 12 Paint Code...

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9: 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 10 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Choosing A Spot To Set Up

    1300 4X4 4X4 Choosing a Spot to Set Up When choosing a spot to set up your caravan, start with a flat area with no overhanging trees. Birds and bats occupying trees can defecate leaving droppings on your caravan that can damage paint and leaves and sap can also stain the coating.

  • Page 14: Electric Awning

    1300 4X4 4X4 Electric Awning When extending the awning always support to front as it extends. Do not allow the awning to carry the full extended weight as this may damage the hinges. Support the end manually by hand or by using the extendable legs. Never allow water to pool on the awning, during rain lower one side to a level that allows the water to freely run off and not pool.

  • Page 15: 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 fix the support legs into position Kitchen &...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Storage & Care

    1300 4X4 4X4 Storage & Care Long Term Storage To maximise the life of your caravan you should consider additional protection from the elements. UV light and moisture can have an adverse effect on materials when left unprotected outside. This section outlines some of the things you can do as an owner to protect your investment.

  • Page 18: Care Of Paint And Surfaces

    1300 4X4 4X4 Care of Paint and Surfaces Paintwork The paint coatings on your caravan are no different to that of your car in that they need regular care and maintenance. Washing: Only use mild detergents free of ammonia when washing your caravan. Always check the label to ensure the washing solution is nonabrasive, contains no ammonia or caustics.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts

    1300 4X4 4X4 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. During travel they should be inspected daily to ensure they have not rotated or become damaged.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Hand Brake

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Wheels And Tyres

    1300 4X4 4X4 Wheels and Tyres Highway Your caravan is fitted with 16” wheels and 265/75 R16 Goodride Tyres. The tyres are a “Light Truck” tyre with a mud terrain tread and a maximum load rating on single axle of 1550kg at 80psi. Recommended highway pressure at tare weight of the caravan is 40-43psi Add 5psi for every 200kg of payload increase.

  • Page 26: Jacking Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 Jacking Your Caravan Your MDC caravan has factory jacking points behind the axles on each side of the caravan and a bottle jack locating ring on each of the trailing arms on the suspension. The jacking point behind the wheels is suitable for both bottle jack and hi-lift jack operation.

  • Page 27: Electrical Diagrams

    1300 4X4 4X4 Electrical Diagrams...
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  • Page 29: Battery Care

    1300 4X4 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 30: Control Panel

    1300 4X4 4X4 Control Panel *Voltmeter will indicate battery voltage when idle or charge voltage when charging * Amp meter will show current being used not charge current 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.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Gas

    1300 4X4 4X4 Connecting the Gas 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. This information is stamped on the bottle base. Once you connect your gas bottle you can connect the kitchen gas hose to the bayonet connection provided.

  • Page 32: Protecting From Mould

    Blue or Aqua Kem Green for better environmental performance. Cleaning Cassette Tank: “Cassette Tank Cleaner” is the recommended product for this application. Flush Water Tank: Only suitable for MDC models that have a toilet flush tank. ***Do not add to main water tanks! ***...

  • Page 33: Pre-Trip Checklist

    1300 4X4 4X4 Grey Water Tank: Tank Freshener 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 34: 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 35: Stone Protection

    Body MDC campers and caravans have wires both 240v and 12v as well as plumbing routed through the body frames in our products. Never modify any part of the body without consulting with the manufacturer on the location of these services.

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    1300 4X4 4X4 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Maintenance Schedule

    1300 4X4 4X4 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: 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 Leisure-Tec Australia Pty Ltd (Truma Hot Water) Address: 352B Bilsen Road, Geebung QLD 4034 50 Metrolink Circuit Campbellfield VIC 3061 Phone: (07) 3624 3800 Phone: 1300 072018 Email:...
  • Page 51 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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