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MDC FORBES 12+ Owner's Manual (116 pages)

Brand: MDC | Category: Caravans | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
6
Terminology & Abbreviations
6
Specifications
8
MDC Contact Details
10
Safety Information
11
Warning
11
Modifications to the Product
11
Gas Systems
11
Chassis
11
Jacking Your Caravan or Camper
12
Electrical Safety
13
Vehicle Electrical Requirements
14
Brake Controller
14
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravans
14
Trailer Lights
15
Charging Camper/Caravan While Driving
15
Vehicle with or Without Smart Alternator
15
Trail-Assure Electronic Stability Control System
16
Gas & Appliance Safety
20
Gas Certification
20
General Safety
20
Gas Cylinder Safety
20
Gas Appliance Safety
21
Removing the Flue Cover
21
Isolating Appliances
21
Diesel Heater Safety
22
Using the Caravan
23
Weights and Payload Capacities
23
How to Load Your Caravan
23
Ball Weight
24
Effects of Weight Distribution
24
Tyre Pressures
24
Electric Awning
25
Kitchen
26
Towing the Caravan
27
Towing with Trucks
27
How to Hitch Your Coupling
28
Coupling
30
Uncoupling
32
Connecting the Breakaway
33
Connecting the Safety Chains
34
Connecting the Electrics
34
Wireless Rear-View Camera
35
Troubleshooting
35
Charging the Caravan
36
Preparing for Bad Weather
36
Packing down Your Caravan
36
Storage & Care
37
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan
39
Protection of Finishes
39
Paint
39
Acrylic Windows
39
Internal Finishes
39
Ensuite Finishes
39
Mirrors
39
Galvanised Finishes
39
High Tensile Bolt and Fittings
39
Stainless Steel
39
Shade and Screen Care
40
Corrosion Protection
40
Roof Maintenance
40
Sealants
40
Solar Panels
40
Caravan Body Maintenance
40
Locks and Latches
40
Rubber Seals
40
Winegard Sensar III Antenna (Optional Extra)
41
Torque Settings
43
Wheel Nuts
43
Hitch
43
Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts
43
Hand Brake
43
Adjuster Automotive Type
44
Correct Use of Your Electric Brakes
45
Important Safety Notice
45
Brake Adjustment
45
Brake Cleaning and Inspection
45
Magnets
46
Shoes and Linings
46
Corrosion Prevention
46
Wheels and Tyres
47
Suspension
47
Shock Absorbers & Bushes
47
Electrical Systems
48
Control Panel
48
Main Circuit Breaker
48
Mains Power
49
RCD Safety Switch
49
Charging from Your Vehicle
50
Lithium Battery System
50
Battery Care
51
Lithium (Lifepo4) Battery Reset
51
12 Volt Wiring Diagram Main Circuit
52
Wiring Diagram Switch Panel
53
Gas & Water Systems
54
Truma Rapid Hot Water System
54
Operating Instructions
54
General Safety
54
Filling the Truma Ultrarapid with Water
55
Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve (P&T Safety Valve)
56
Draining the Water Heater
57
Switching on Gas Operation
57
Removing the Cowl Cover
57
Select Water Heater Mode
57
Switching off Gas Operation
58
Red Indicator Lamp "Fault
58
Maintenance
58
Decalcification
58
Fuses
58
Circuit Breaker
59
Water Heater Trouble Shooting
59
Gas Operation
59
Water Supply
59
Water Pumps
60
Selecting Fresh Water Tank
60
Connecting the Gas
61
Protecting from Mould
61
Toilet Care and Maintenance
62
Chemicals
62
Diesel Heater
63
Important Information before Operating the Diesel Heater
63
Mkii Diesel Heater
64
Operation
64
Heater Control Switch
64
Power on
64
Temperature Control
64
Ventilation Mode
64
Shutdown
64
Trouble Shooting
65
Useful Accessories
66
Trouble Shooting
68
12 Volt Electrical
68
Solar Charging
69
Charging from Tow Vehicle
70
Charging from Mains Power
70
Control Panel & Accessories
71
Resetting Breakers
72
High Load Breakers
72
Medium Load Breakers
72
Water
73
Gas
73
Brakes
74
Handy Tips
75
Driving off Road
75
Trip Planning
76
Warranty Statement
77
Travel Record
80
Mechanical Maintenance
82
Hitch
82
Ball Bearing Slides
82
Wheels and Tyres
82
Brakes
82
Bearings and Seals
82
Canopy Lifting Mechanism
83
Roof Skirt Elastic Cord
83
Suspension
84
Spare Part Numbers
84
Hub Assembly
85
Trailing Arm Bushes
86
Recommended Recovery Products
87
Recovery Points
87
Hardware
87
Service Schedule
89
Supplier Contact Details
111
Guide to Video Library
113
Handover Video
113
Setup Tuition
113
Pack down Tuition
113
Annex Setup Tuition
113
External Ensuite Setup
113
Appendix
114

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