All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents My XT10E Hybrid Caravan ..........1 Levelling Your Caravan ............ 17 Section 1. Introduction ............2 Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps ......... 17 Welcome to MDC ..............2 Operating the Jockey Wheel ........17 Terminology &...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing The Cowl Cover..........38 Select Water Heater Mode ..........38 Switching Off Gas Operation ........38 Red Indicator Lamp “Fault” ........... 38 Maintenance ............... 39 Decalcification ..............39 Fuses ..................39 Circuit Breaker ..............39 Water Heater Trouble Shooting........
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com My XT10E Hybrid Caravan NAME: ADDRESS 1: ADDRESS 2: MODEL: VIN: BUILD DATE: TARE: ATM: TYRE SIZE: DEALER: DISCLAIMER: By receiving this handbook, you confirm there you have read and agree to all the terms and conditions and understood the use and maintenance care of MDC ®...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Section 1. Introduction WELCOME TO MDC Off road caravanning is a rewarding way to travel and see our great country. Owning an MDC Caravan will afford you the opportunity to travel to remote places and stay in comfort. It is the intention of MDC for you to have the best possible owner experience and enjoy the great outdoors.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Terminology & Abbreviations Ball Weight: The downward load exerted on the tow point of the vehicle by the trailer. GCM: (Gross Combination Mass): This is the total allowable combined mass of tow vehicle and trailer as determined by the tow vehicle manufacturer.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications DIM EN SIO N S (CLOS ED) 4600mm L x 2250 W x 2530 H TOWBALL WEIG HT Approx. 160kg TARE WEIG HT Approx. 1470kg 3000kg B ERTH CHA SSIS 120mm x 50mm x 3mm - Q345 Galvanised Steel RHS D R AWBAR 120mm x 50mm x 4mm - Q345 Galvanised Steel RHS Combination of welded 50x25 and 25x25 square aluminium alloy...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MDC Contact Details and Stores QUEENSLAND Brisbane Caboolture 3/711 Beaudesert Rd 4 Boeing Place Rocklea QLD 4107 Caboolture QLD 4510 NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney Newcastle 1/12 Avalli Road, Unit 1, 2364 Pacific Hwy Prestons NSW 2170 Heatherbrae NSW 2324 VICTORIA...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Information 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Jacking Your Caravan Your trailer is fitted with purpose built jacking points and from January 2021 supplied with a suitable jack. An appropriately rated bottle jack is an acceptable alternative, however when using the jacking point beneath the trailing arm ensure the jack is of a retracted height that will fit under the jacking point when the tyre is deflated.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Electrical Safety Warning Failure To Follow These Instructions May Result In Death Or Serious Injury! When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries, have someone nearby in case of an emergency. Study and follow all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions when installing, using, and servicing the battery connected to the inverter.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Vehicle Electrical Requirements Brake Controller All MDC Caravans require an electric brake controller to be fitted to the tow vehicle by law. There is a wide range of controllers available that are suitable. Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravan To comply with national laws on breakaway systems, you must supply a maintenance charge to the battery/batteries that power the system should it be activated.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Caravans - Trailer Lights Plug Type – 12 Pin Flat (Not Negotiable) Pin 1 Yellow - Left Indicator Pin 2 Black - Reversing Signal Pin 3 White - Earth Return Pin 4 Green - Right Indicator Pin 5 Blue - Service Brakes Pin 6 Red - Brake Lights Pin 7 Brown - Taillights, clearance lights and side markers...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Gas & Appliance Safety Gas Certification Your Caravan has been supplied gas tested and certified. Any additions or alterations to the gas system must be performed by an authorised person and will require re-certification and testing. Also note any alterations may affect your warranty on both the system and appliances.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Gas Appliance Safety • Gas appliances are certified and have a flame safeguard feature to stop gas flow in the event of the flame going out. Never interfere with this function or replace appliances with a non-certified type. •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Diesel Heater Safety (Where fitted as option) Important information before operating the diesel heater. • The diesel heater is designed for use in your caravan. • The heater is designed to heat the main living area of your caravan. Attempting to warm the additional annex area may be beyond the performance of the diesel heater unit.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Caravan Weights and Payload Capacities The information plate attached to the drawbar of your caravan displays the relevant weights and weight capacities of the van. How to Load 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com including the weight on the jockey wheel. When the total weight is known, adjust the load locations to meet the desired 10% Effects of Weight Distribution The distribution of weight in a caravan can influence the handling and performance of the van. Overloading the front or rear may cause adverse handling and sway.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pre-Trip Inspection Tyres • Before any trip check the following • Correct tyre pressures • Tyres are in good condition free from damage and uneven wear. • Tread is of legal and acceptable depth. Wheel Nuts •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting Up the Caravan Electric Roof The roof can be raised or lowered using the rocker switch beside the door or the remote control supplied. 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operating the Jockey Wheel The rated load capacity of a jockey wheel is achieved when the jockey wheel is retracted to its lowest position. When moving the trailer on the jockey wheel, always lower it as far as possible but still allowing the wheel to swivel as you steer the trailer.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Kitchen To extend the kitchen from the caravan, press down the blue slide tab, raise the pad bolt 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Electrical Panel Control Panel *Voltmeter will indicate battery voltage when idle or charge voltage when charging. * Amp meter will show current being used not charge current. Towing the Caravan Hitch Towing with Trucks & Buses If you intend to tow your caravan with a truck or heavy commercial vehicle you should fit a hitch system to minimise the lash effect of the commercial suspension and distance from the rear axle to the tow point.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Towing the Caravan Connecting the Hitch 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. www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting the Breakaway The breakaway lanyard is connected to a simple switch on the drawbar. When connecting the lanyard to the tow vehicle it should be connected to a solid part of the vehicle. Do not incorporate its connection with the safety chains. Breakaway Switch Lanyard Connection •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Storage & Care Long Term Storage To maximise the life of your camper 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Care and Maintenance of the Caravan Protection of Finishes Paint: 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fabrics Fabrics may not be colourfast and should be washed gently by hand on their own or dry cleaned. Corrosion Protection Reasonable steps should be made by the customer to protect the product from corrosion. Seaside areas, areas with high salt contents in soil and roads that are salted during snow conditions can greatly accelerate corrosion.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Winegard Sensar III Antenna (optional Extra) Where fitted as an option the mechanism for your Winegard antenna should be lubricated according to the manufacturers specified schedule. www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Solar Panels Accumulated dirt and soiling can affect the performance of the solar panels. Panels should be cleaned as necessary to prevent this. Sealants around solar panel mounts should be checked annually to ensure they are in good condition. Sealants Roof sealants should be inspected every 6 months for condition.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12 Volt Main Circuit Diagram COMING SOON www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12 Volt Switch Circuit COMING SOON www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Gas & Water Systems Truma Rapid Hot Water System Operating Instructions General Safety *Read the included Truma operation manual supplied with you trailer. The use of upright gas cylinders from which gas is taken in the gas phase is mandatory for the operation of gas regulators, gas equipment and gas systems.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com illegal to use the appliance, and in some countries, this even makes it illegal to use the vehicle. • Any work involving connection or interconnecting wiring must be carried out by a licensed electrician. If the mains cable (supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com – Leave the tap open to let air escape while the water heater is filling. The heater is filled when water flows out of the tap. Residues of frozen water can prevent filling if there is a frost. The water heater can be defrosted by switching on the heater for a short period (max.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Select Water Heater Mode Use the control panel to select the water heater mode a = Red indicator lamp “Fault” b = Water heater “On” 60 °C or 70 °C c = Water heater “Off” If there is air in the gas supply line, it may take up to a minute before the gas is available for combustion.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Only original Truma parts may be used for maintenance and repair work! Please contact the Service Australia for service and repairs. Decalcification The Truma UltraRapid must be descaled on a regular basis (at least twice a year). We recommend the use of suitable normal commercial products for the cleaning, disinfection and care of the Truma UltraRapid.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Water Heater Trouble Shooting Gas Operation Symptom Cause Remedy When switching on, No 12 V DC supply voltage. Check the power supply (operation voltage min. 10.5 V). Check the heater does the Truma UltraRapid fuse (refer to maintenance “Fuses”). not operate.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Water Pumps The pump when switched on is activated by the release of pressure at the tap and will pump water continuously until the tap is turned off and pressure restored. Should the pumps activate while the taps is turned off this could indicate a leak and require investigation and rectification.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Diesel Heater Safety (Where fitted as option) Important information before operating the diesel heater. • The diesel heater is designed for use in your caravan. • The heater is designed to heat the main living area of your caravan. Attempting to warm the additional annex area may be beyond the performance of the diesel heater unit.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MkII Diesel Heater Vin# LC003508 onwards Operation Control Knob Heating (power on) mode button Heating (power on) indication light Constant temperature indication light Constant temperature mode button Ventilation mode button Ventilation indicating light Heater Control Switch Power on Press the heating (2 power on) button, the heating (constant power) will flash for 0.3S.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Shooting When entering fault mode, the display will flash the LED lights to indicate the fault code. This will be indicated by: 2 long flashes of 2 seconds followed by a sequence of flashes with a 0.5 second interval. The number of quick flashes indicates the fault code on the table below.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Shooting Electrical Trouble Shooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Main Isolator in off Position Turn on main isolator Flat battery Charge battery Faulty battery Replace No 12 volt power Main circuit breaker tripped Reset main circuit breaker Loose battery terminals Tighten terminals...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Shooting Water Problem Possible Cause Remedy No power from control panel. Check circuit breaker. Flat Battery. Charge battery. Pump not working (no noise) Faulty pressure switch. Replace pump, Contact dealer for replacement. Bad electrical connection.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Charging from Tow Vehicle Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Tripped breaker Reset circuit breaker CB5 in Fig. 1 & Fig. 3 No charge Alternator light not showing on DC to DC Tripped breaker in car circuit Check car circuit breaker/fuse Fig.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Creek and River Crossings 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warranty Statement These Warranty Terms form part of the contract between you and Market Direct Group Pty Ltd (ACN 115 038 483) (“we” or “us”) for the purchase of your new Off-road Caravan or Camper Trailer. Please read these Warranty Terms carefully.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If we approve a warranty claim, then the work performed to remedy that claim must be performed either by us or by a person whom we approve in writing to do that work. If you have rectification works performed by an unapproved third party, whether under an approved warranty claim or otherwise, then we may not be responsible for the costs of those works, and this Warranty shall not cover those works, or any damage or loss of value arising from those works.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FACTORY SECONDS, EX-DEMONSTRATION AND DAMAGED GOODS From time to time, we may offer for sale items marked as “factory seconds”, “ex-demonstration”, or “damaged”. This Warranty does not apply to any goods sold under these markings. If other warranties apply to goods sold while marked as “factory seconds”, “ex-demonstration”, or “damaged”, then those warranties will apply the standard for a product with those markings, which will be a lower standard than that for a product sold as new.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • If we have insufficient information to either accept or reject a claim, we will ask you to provide us with more information to allow us to make that decision. We may require any kind of information which we consider to be relevant to the decision, which may involve questions about the use of the products, photographs of the products, or about the maintenance history of the products.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Travel Record Your caravan service record booklet and logbook will help you keep track of kilometres travels and service records. Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Spare Part Numbers Hub & Suspension Components Timken Bearing (inner & outer bearings) 25590 Bearing Cone (Inner and outer bearings) 25520 Bearing Seal 55 x 85 x 12mm 50 x 50mm square Poly Orange Bush YJJJ016 Steel Bush Insert 30 x 114mm YZCN002...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Service Record 500 KM FIRST SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. • Lubricate with high temp bearing grease. Handbrake • Inspect and adjust handbrake. Brakes & Bearings • Inspect and adjust brakes. Check bearings are well greased and crown nut is correctly tightened.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Every 6 MONTHS / 5,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12 MONTHS / 10,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 18 MONTHS / 15,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 24 MONTHS / 20,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 30 MONTHS / 25,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 36 MONTHS / 30,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 42 MONTHS / 35,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 48 MONTHS / 40,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 54 MONTHS / 45,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 60 MONTHS / 50,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out.. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 66 MONTHS / 55,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 72 MONTHS / 60,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 78 MONTHS / 65,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary. Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing. Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 84 MONTHS / 70,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm. Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation. Breakaway • Check for correct operation. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor. General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation •...
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