MDC MOD X 2021 User Manual Download

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www.marketdirect.com.au

Ph: 1300 494 494

OWNER’S MANUAL

EDITION: 2021 - Version 1

MOD X

OFFROAD CAMPER TRAILER

www.marketdirect.com.au

* January 2020 AU Model shown.

Summary of Contents for MOD X 2021

Page 1: ...www marketdirect com au Ph 1300 494 494 1 OWNER S MANUAL EDITION 2021 Version 1 MOD X OFFROAD CAMPER TRAILER www marketdirect com au January 2020 AU Model shown...

Page 2: ...pection 14 Tyres 14 Wheel Nuts 14 Hitch and Chains 14 Fire Extinguisher 14 Brakes Breakaway System 14 Lights 14 Hitches 15 Towing with Trucks 15 Hitch 15 Canvas Care 16 Seasoning the Canvas 16 Protect...

Page 3: ...e Shooting 28 Electrical 28 Water 29 Gas 29 Brakes 30 Handy Tips 31 Driving Off Road 31 Trip Planning 32 Warranty Statement 33 Maintenance 37 Wheel Nuts 37 Hitch 37 Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts 37 Mechani...

Page 4: ...and experience It is not suitable for people who are not trained or qualified in the subject matter it deals with If you do not have the appropriate skills and experience or if you do not have access...

Page 5: ...My MOD X 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 NAME MODEL VIN BUILDDATE TAR...

Page 6: ...tever you add as payload e g water gas luggage up to the specified rating The ATM Rating must not be exceeded GTM Gross Trailer Mass Rating The total permissible mass that can be supported by the whee...

Page 7: ...ng 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 measured in millimet...

Page 8: ...x3 Brand New 16 Toyota 6 stud pattern STONE GUARD Full Cover Stone Guard BRAKES 12 Electric Brakes GAS CYLINDERS 1 x 9kg gas cylinder holder JERRYCAN HOLDER 1 x 20L jerry can holder KITCHEN CONSTRUCTI...

Page 9: ...Welshpool 18 Bellows Rd Welshpool WA 6106 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide 1246 South Rd Clovelly Park SA 5042 Store Locations NATIONAL TOLL FREE WARRANTY HOTLINE SPARE PARTS 1300 4X4 4X4 1300 494 494 1300 MD...

Page 10: ...may result in an accident causing serious injury or death and or property damage It is important to load your camper correctly to distribute weight evenly and achieve a suitable ball weight load and p...

Page 11: ...the jacking point when the tyre is deflated The jack is to be used on level firm ground wherever possible The wheels of the trailer should be chocked and no person should remain inside the trailer wh...

Page 12: ...may create an explosion Warning Shock Hazard Keep Away From Children Avoid moisture Never expose unit to snow water etc Unit provides 230 VAC treat the AC output socket the same as regular wall AC soc...

Page 13: ...akaway systems you must supply a maintenance charge to the battery batteries that power the system should it be activated In all MDC products the breakaway is powered by the house batteries in the cam...

Page 14: ...e following to protect the start battery 1 50 amp relay to stop power supply when vehicle is not running 2 50 amp fuse or circuit breaker at the battery Vehicle with smart alternator The Anderson plug...

Page 15: ...as soon as possible after the application of the soap solution Never use a match or flame when checking leaks Never use cooking appliances for comfort heating In the event of a fire immediately close...

Page 16: ...ppliance Only approved and suitable gas appliances with flame safeguard systems shall be connected to the gas bayonet if fitted Safety Chains and Shackles Rated Shackles Always use load rated shackles...

Page 17: ...e of ball weight Load Distribution Guide The diagram below illustrates best placements of items based on weight Ball Weight When loading your camper the ideal ball weight once loaded is around 10 of t...

Page 18: ...Kpa 1400kg 32psi 220Kpa 1600kg 37psi 255Kpa 1800kg 42psi 290Kpa 1900kg 44psi 303Kpa Pre Trip Inspection Tyres Before any trip check the following Correct tyre pressures Tyres are in good condition fre...

Page 19: ...centre and the point of attachment can be quite long further exacerbating the effect putting stress on components Using a shock absorbing hitch will reduce the effect considerably Hitch Your camper is...

Page 20: ...arranty issue Zipper Care Few parts of your camper work as hard as zippers particularly if you have young children To get the maximum service life from zippers there are precautions and maintenance yo...

Page 21: ...e polished with wax based polishes that are nonabrasive When removing scratches from paintwork use a fine finishing compound Cutting pastes are too abrasive and will expose the base material Protectio...

Page 22: ...direction the sun is arcing across Doing this will keep the bulk of the camper in shade and the inside cooler as it will be protected by the tropical roof and shaded by the awning Levelling Your Campe...

Page 23: ...not pool The diagram below shows how best to achieve this Site Power The Projecta charger in your camper requires a 10amp power source and can be connected via an extension lead to any 240v domestic...

Page 24: ...ehumidifier packs in the camper to draw away any residual water vapour If packing up with damp canvas open and dry out the camper at the first opportunity when returning home Dry all canvas thoroughly...

Page 25: ...er adjusted they may allow the trailer to roll and over adjusted can cause brake linings to drag and overheat the brakes while driving Parking brakes are mechanically operated by cable means The cable...

Page 26: ...ell as in the skill of the individual doing the work will determine outcomes This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such variations nor provide advice or cautions as to each Accordingly anyone who...

Page 27: ...s 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 availa...

Page 28: ...suit the conditions you are experiencing and the loaded weight of your camper WARNING When returning to the highway or when increasing speed you must reinflate the tyres to correct highway pressures...

Page 29: ...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 Always use a quality charger that caters to the voltage...

Page 30: ...information is stamped on the bottle base Once you connect your gas bottle you can connect the kitchen gas hose to the bayonet connection provided Once the bayonet is secure ensure all controls on th...

Page 31: ...ring the chocks Covers Hard floor campers and caravans will benefit greatly from a storage cover Perishable fittings such as rubber seals and plastic will be protected from UV radiation Paint and gelc...

Page 32: ...www marketdirect com au Ph 1300 494 494 28 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

Page 33: ...ins pressure to pressurize tank Water tank is empty Fill water tank Kinked hose Check hoses ensuring none are fouled Damaged worn pump diaphragm Repair or replace pump Problem Possible Cause Remedy Co...

Page 34: ...tting Poor Brake adjustment Adjust Brakes Glazed brake Linings Re burnish or replace linings Overloaded trailer Correct loading Check at weighbridge Brakes Locking Poor Synchronising with controller A...

Page 35: ...iler to soften the effect and extend the contact patch of the tyre on the road Bulldust This phenomenon is common on outback roads Fine dust can settle in large holes obscuring them from unsuspecting...

Page 36: ...check conditions and availability of fuel before setting out to remote areas Shire Councils There are many resources available for planning your trip away Every state has a tourism website as so regio...

Page 37: ...is terminated immediately for that item and the original purchaser shall make no claims or be eligible for any claims on behalf of the new owner d This Warranty does not apply to new products purchase...

Page 38: ...failure or for which we cannot provide a remedy in a reasonable time then you may be entitled to a refund for that product You will not be entitled to a refund or a replacement if the product has bec...

Page 39: ...all relevant information regarding the item on auction as per Australian law goods bought at auction are not covered by this Warranty and are not covered by the majority of consumer guarantees under t...

Page 40: ...pacity to provide a remedy this will adversely affect the handling of your claim As examples of such conduct If you arrange for repair works before we can assess a product we may not be able to determ...

Page 41: ...and repaired by a qualified gas fitter Torque Settings Wheel Nuts Wheel nuts should be tightened to correct torque using a torque wrench Never trust a rattle gun as these may over or under tighten A q...

Page 42: ...Timken bearings in your camper are protected with a rubber seal on the rear of the drum and a friction fit bearing cap on the front Normal use without encountering water crossings is a recommended se...

Page 43: ...tdirect com au Ph 1300 494 494 39 Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km Travel Record Your camper service record booklet and logbook will help you keep track of kilometres travels and servic...

Page 44: ...www marketdirect com au Ph 1300 494 494 40 Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km...

Page 45: ...st handbrake Brakes Bearings Inspect and adjust brakes Check bearings are greased and castle nut tensioned correctly Wheel nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy...

Page 46: ...ness and drum wear Wheel bearings Remove clean and re lubricate Inspect for wear and replace if necessary Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims 200Nm...

Page 47: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 48: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 49: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 50: ...ckness and drum wear Wheel bearings Remove clean and re lubricate Inspect for wear and replace if necessary Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims 200N...

Page 51: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 52: ...ckness and drum wear Wheel bearings Remove clean and re lubricate Inspect for wear and replace if necessary Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims 200N...

Page 53: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 54: ...ckness and drum wear Wheel bearings Remove clean and re lubricate Inspect for wear and replace if necessary Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims 200N...

Page 55: ...ning thickness and drum wear Wheel bearings Replace bearings seals and lubricate Check stub axle condition and wear Replace split pin Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm...

Page 56: ...ckness and drum wear Wheel bearings Remove clean and re lubricate Inspect for wear and replace if necessary Wheel Nuts Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm 12mm studs 140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims 200N...

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Page 59: ...www marketdirect com au Ph 1300 494 494 55 Scan the code or go to https youtu be wyzo47_OUow Kitchen Electrical This video explains setting up the kitchen electrical Guide to Video Library...

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