MDC CRUIZER HIGHSIDE 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Contents
Use of Product .......................................................................1
Servicing ...................................................................................1
My Cruizer Highside ............................................................1
Section 1. Introduction .......................................................2
Terminology & Abbreviations ..........................................3
Tow vehicle and Trailer Compatibility ..........................3
Specifications .........................................................................4
Store Locations ......................................................................5
Contact Details ......................................................................5
Safety Information ...............................................................6
Electrical Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Electrical Requirements .....................................9
Brake Controller ...................................................................9
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Campers ................9
Trailer Lights Australia ..................................................... 10
Charging Camper ............................................................... 10
Vehicle with smart alternator ....................................... 10
Gas & Appliance Safety ................................................... 11
Gas Certification ................................................................ 11
General Safety .................................................................... 11
Gas Cylinder Safety .......................................................... 11
Rated Shackles .................................................................... 12
Attaching Chains ................................................................ 12
Connecting the Electrics ................................................. 12
Connecting the Breakaway ........................................... 12
Using the Camper .............................................................. 14
Load Distribution Guide .................................................. 14
Ball Weight ........................................................................... 14
Effects of Weight Distribution ..................................... 14
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
Gas ........................................................................................... 16
Bearings and Seals ............................................................. 16
Fridge Fitting Chart .......................................................... 17
Hitches ................................................................................... 18
Towing with Trucks ........................................................... 18
Polyblock .............................................................................. 19
Safety Chains and Shackles ........................................... 19
Rated Shackles .................................................................... 19
Attaching Chains ................................................................ 19
DO-35 Coupling. ................................................................ 20
How to Hitch your coupling ........................................... 20
Coupling ................................................................................ 22
Uncoupling ........................................................................... 24
Canvas Care ......................................................................... 25
Seasoning the Canvas ...................................................... 25
Protecting Seams and Screens ..................................... 25
Zipper Care .......................................................................... 25
Protecting from Mould .................................................... 25
Setting up your Camper .................................................. 26
Choosing a Spot to Set Up .............................................. 26
Levelling Your Camper..................................................... 26
Site Power ............................................................................. 26
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps ................................. 27
Operating the Jockey Wheel ........................................ 27
Pole Diagram ....................................................................... 28
Preparing for Bad Weather ........................................... 29
High Winds ........................................................................... 29
Packing Away Your Camper ..........................................30
Storage & Care .................................................................... 31
Long Term Storage ............................................................ 31
Interior ................................................................................... 31
Exterior .................................................................................. 31
Securing Your Camper ..................................................... 31
Maintenance ........................................................................ 32
Camper Body Maintenance ........................................... 32
Locks and Latches ............................................................. 32
Rubber Seals ........................................................................ 32
Sealants ................................................................................. 32
Mechanical Maintenance ............................................... 33
Wheels and Tyres .............................................................. 33
Brakes .................................................................................... 33
Bearings and Seals ............................................................. 33
Suspension ........................................................................... 33
Torque Settings ..................................................................34
Wheel Nuts ..........................................................................34
Hitch .......................................................................................34
Brakes and Handbrake - Electric ................................. 35