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XT14 E
User Manual and Guide
2019 Model Shown
©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2018
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 XT14 E User Manual and Guide 2019 Model Shown ©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2018 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1300 4X4 4X4 Important Safety Notice ........21 Table of Contents Brake Adjustment ..........21 INTRODUCTION ............2 Brake Cleaning and Inspection ......21 Terminology & Abbreviations ........2 Magnets .............. 22 Video Tutorials ............3 Shoes and Linings ..........22 Handover Tutorial ..........

  • 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: Video Tutorials

    1300 4X4 4X4 Video Tutorials Handover Tutorial This video demonstrates requirements before picking up and all features and appliances Scan the code or go to https://youtu.be/HRRHVtMJPNI Setup Tutorial This video demonstrates setting up the caravan Scan the code or go to https://youtu.be/-81haE7OkUA Pack Down Tutorial This video demonstrates packing down the caravan...

  • Page 5: 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 6: About Your Hybrid Offroad Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN Specifications SIZE (CLOSED WITH AC) 2200mmW x 6376mmL x 2720mmH SIZE (OPENED WITH AC) 4200mmW x 6376mmL x 3120mmH STYLE 14’ hybrid offroad caravan TOWBALL WEIGHT Approx. 117kg TARE WEIGHT Approx. 2175kg 3000kg BERTH CHASSIS...

  • Page 7: 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 Outer Bearing 25590 Seal: 55 x 85 x 12 Cone 25520 Cone: 25520...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Levelling Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 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 15: Site Power

    1300 4X4 4X4 Site Power The Projecta charger in your caravan is connected via the 15A exterior socket. To use site power you will require a 15A power lead connected to a 15A outlet. In the event a 15A outlet is unavailable you will need a conversion box that will step up from 10A to 15A with a safety switch.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Bad Weather

    1300 4X4 4X4 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. •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Torque Settings

    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 19: Brakes And Handbrake

    1300 4X4 4X4 Brakes and Handbrake 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.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Adjuster

    1300 4X4 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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” type 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 50-56psi Recommended highway pressure at ATM of 3000kg is 74-77psi Off Road...

  • Page 25: 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 also 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 26: 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 27: Gas & Water Systems

    1300 4X4 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: 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 external BBQ gas hose to the bayonet connection provided.

  • Page 29: Diesel Heater

    1300 4X4 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.

  • Page 30: Schematic

    1300 4X4 4X4 Schematic...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    1300 4X4 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...

  • Page 32: Heater Control

    1300 4X4 4X4 Heater Control The control switch panel is used to control the unit functions. 1. Ventilation mode indicator 2. Heating mode indicator/Combustion Lamp 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 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 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.
  • Page 35 1300 4X4 4X4 1. No fuel in the Check whether there is fuel or enough fuel in tank container 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. Ignition failure 3.

  • Page 36: Protecting From Mould

    1300 4X4 4X4 Protecting from Mould Mould is very difficult to clean once a porous surface is affected. There are several ways you can prevent the occurrence of mould on your caravan. Never leave your camper packed away wet. If you must leave a campsite with wet canvas or a damn interior, be sure to open and dry out your tent thoroughly at the very first opportunity when you get...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Wheel Chocks

    1300 4X4 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 39: Trouble Shooting

    1300 4X4 4X4 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Trip Planning

    1300 4X4 4X4 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.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46 1300 4X4 4X4 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 47 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 correct pressure General fixings...
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: 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 54 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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