MDC EXPLORER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Information .............................................. 6
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words ................... 6
Reporting Safety Defects .............................................. 7
Tow vehicle and Trailer Compatibility ....................... 7
Terminology & Abbreviations ...................................... 8
Tire Safety Information ................................................... 10
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
Trailer .................................................................................. 10
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or less .............. 10
Steps for Determining Load Limit - Tow Vehicle 11
Tire Safety - Everything Rides on it ......................... 11
Safety First - Basic Tire Maintenance ................. 11
Finding Your Vehicles Recommended Tire ........ ...
Pressure and Load Limit .......................................... 11
Understanding Tire pressure and Load Limits 12
Checking Tire Pressure ............................................ 12
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure ..... 12
Tire Size ............................................................................... 12
Tire Tread ........................................................................... 13
Tire balance and wheel alignment ............................ 13
Tire repair ........................................................................... 13
Tire fundamentals ........................................................... 13
2.3.10.1 Information on Light Truck Tires ............. 13
Treadwear Number UTQGS Information .............. 14
Additional Information on Light Truck Tires ......... 15
Tire Safety Tips ................................................................ 15
Tire Pressure Table ............................................................. 16
Propane Safety ........................................................................ 16
Gas Certification ................................................................. 16
General Safety ..................................................................... 16
Propane Cylinder Safety .................................................. 17
Gas Appliance Safety ......................................................... 17
Electrical Safety ..................................................................... 18
Shore Power.......................................................................... 18
GFI Safety Switch ................................................................ 18
Battery Compartment ...................................................... 18
Brake Controller .............................................................. 19
Brake Maintenance and Adjustment ....................... 19
Maintenance ..................................................................... 19
Jacking Your Trailer ............................................................ 20
Dangerous Gases ................................................................ 20
Trailer Specifications ............................................................. 21
MDC Contact Details and Stores ................................. 21
Using Your Trailer ................................................................... 22
Instructional Videos .......................................................... 22
Connecting to the Tow Vehicle ...................................... 23
Towing with Trucks and Buses ................................... 23
Hitch ......................................................................................... 24
Trailers Fitted with DO35 ................................................... 25
Connecting the Hitch ..................................................... 25
Connecting the Wiring .................................................. 30
Connecting the Safety Chains .................................... 30
Loading Your Trailer ........................................................... 31
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................. 31
Operating Trailer Features .............................................. 32
Stabilizer Legs ................................................................... 32
Connecting Shore Power ............................................. 32
Using the Slide Out Kitchen ........................................ 32
12 Volt Electrical System ................................................. 33
Control Panel .................................................................... 33
Towing Your Trailer ................................................................ 34
Speed and Road Conditions ............................................ 34
Trailer Sway ........................................................................... 34
Fatigue ..................................................................................... 34
Daily Checks ......................................................................... 34
Correct Wiring of Tow Vehicle ...................................... 35
Choosing a Camp Site ........................................................ 36
Inclement Weather ......................................................... 36
Care and Maintenance of the Trailer .............................. 37
Protection of Finishes ....................................................... 37
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 37
Winterizing the Trailer .......................................................... 37
Post Winter ........................................................................... 37
Trailer Body Maintenance ................................................... 38
Mechanical Maintenance .................................................... 38
Wheels and Tires ................................................................ 38