MDC XT16HR ISLAND 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle Electrical Requirements
Brake Controller
All MDC Caravans require an electric brake controller to be fitted to the tow vehicle by law.
There is a wide range of controllers available that are suitable.
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravan
To comply with national laws on breakaway 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 caravan. For this purpose and Anderson plug connection is fitted to all MDC caravans on the drawbar. Your vehicle
will need to be fitted with a power supply to a 50 amp Anderson plug near the towbar so the trailer can be connected.
The vehicle only needs to supply power while it is running so a voltage sensitive relay or switching device may be used to
protect the start battery when the car engine is stopped.