MDC XT 12E, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-Trip Inspection
Tyres
Before any trip check the following
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Correct tyre pressures
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Tyres in good condition free from damage and uneven wear.
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Tread is of legal and acceptable depth.
Wheel Nuts
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Ensure wheel nuts are tensioned to the correct torque using a torque wrench.
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All wheel nuts are in place.
Hitch and Chains
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Ensure hitch and chains are free of damage.
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Hitch locking mechanism functions correctly.
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Hitch is properly lubricated.
• Hitch articulates correctly
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Fire Extinguisher
• Extinguisher is properly mounted and within date.
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Extinguisher charge gauge is in green.
Brakes & Breakaway System
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Brakes operate correctly when both operated by manual control and via pedal.
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Electronic stability control system is awake and in normal operation.
Lights
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Ensure all trailer lights are functioning.
Setting up your Caravan
Electric Roof
The roof can be raised or lowered using the rocker switch beside the door or the remote control supplied.
Finding a Suitable Spot
When choosing a spot to set up your caravan, start with a flat area with no overhanging trees. Birds and bats
occupying trees can defecate leaving droppings on your caravan that can damage paint and leaves and sap can
also stain the coating. Ensure you are not camping in an area prone to flooding or with bad drainage in the event
of rain. Even the slightest hollow in the ground can put you in a mini lake. In hot weather, if possible, set your
caravan up so the sun’s arc goes from front to back or back to front with the annex/awning in the general
direction the sun is arcing across. Doing this will keep the bulk of the caravan in shade and the inside cooler as it
will be shaded by the awning.
Weather
It is important to know the weather prediction for the area you are camped. Storms can be destructive with items
such as awnings and annexes being particularly vulnerable to wind and storm damage