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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” typre 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
Off road driving requires lower tyre pressures and lower speeds. When driving on rough and corrugated road, a
reduction of speed and controlled deflation of tyres is required to protect the caravan and its suspension from damage.
In extreme circumstances tyre pressures may be reduced significantly. When lowering from highway pressure, a rule
of thumb is to reduce your speed by the same percentage as the lowering of tyre pressure.
Because off road conditions can vary greatly, you must lower your pressures and reduce speed until vibration and
shock through the suspension is at a moderate level to suit the conditions you are experiencing, and the loaded weight
of your caravan.
WARNING: When returning to the highway or when increasing speed, you must reinflate the tyres to correct highway
pressures. Failure to reinflate can cause severe handling problems resulting in injury or death.
Shock Absorbers & Bushes
The function of shock absorbers is to turn kinetic energy into heat and dampen the rebound in the suspension to keep
the tyre in contact with the road. During prolonged periods on corrugated and rough roads it is possible to overheat
shock absorbers to the point of failure (shock fade). Best practice is to take regular breaks and allow both the shock
absorbers and suspension bushes to cool. Overheating the bushes through prolonged driving on corrugations can
soften the thermoplastic and cause premature wear and/or deformation of the bush. On severely rough roads stop
regularly up to every hour to allow components to cool.
Electrical Systems
Chargers & Inverters
For detailed information on the appliances installed in your camper please refer to the manuals included in your
camper handover.
Caution
Electrical devices can be dangerous. Under no circumstances should repairs and
modifications be attempted by unqualified or untrained persons. MDC accepts no liability for
any personal injury, damages or loss as a result of unqualified or untrained persons repairing
or altering the electrical systems on this product. If in doubt call your local MDC outlet or
phone: 1300 831407
