MDS XT11E 2020, User Manual And Manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 2
Terminology & Abbreviations .................................. 2
Store Locations ........................................................ 3
Contact Details......................................................... 3
ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN ......... 4
Specifications ........................................................... 4
Bearings and Seals ................................................... 5
Paint Code ................................................................ 5
Hitches ..................................................................... 5
Towing with Trucks .................................................. 5
How to Hitch your coupling ..................................... 6
Coupling ................................................................... 8
Uncoupling ............................................................. 10
Setting up your Caravan ............................................ 11
Loading Your Caravan ............................................ 11
Setup Video Tutorial .............................................. 11
Choosing a Spot to Set Up ..................................... 12
Levelling Your Caravan .......................................... 12
Site Power ............................................................. 12
Electric Awning ...................................................... 13
Kitchen ................................................................... 14
Kitchen & Electrical Set Up Tutorial ....................... 14
Preparing for Bad Weather .................................... 14
Packing Down Your Caravan .................................. 15
Pack Down Video Tutorial ..................................... 15
Storage & Care .......................................................... 16
Long Term Storage ................................................. 16
Interior ................................................................... 16
Exterior .................................................................. 16
Batteries................................................................. 16
Care of Paint and Surfaces ..................................... 17
Shade and screen care ........................................... 17
Securing Your Caravan ........................................... 18
Torque Settings.......................................................... 18
Wheel Nuts ............................................................ 18
Hitch ....................................................................... 18
Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts ......................................... 19
Brakes and Handbrake - Electric ............................ 19
Features ............................................................. 19
Operation ........................................................... 19
Trailer Plug Wiring ................................................. 19
Breakaway Switch .................................................. 20
Hand Brake ............................................................ 21
Adjuster ................................................................. 21
Correct Use of Your Electric Brakes........................ 22
Important Safety Notice ......................................... 22
Brake Adjustment ................................................... 22
Brake Cleaning and Inspection ............................... 22
Magnets.................................................................. 23
Shoes and Linings ................................................... 23
Corrosion Prevention ............................................. 23
Wheels and Tyres ...................................................... 24
Highway .................................................................. 24
Off Road ................................................................. 24
Jacking Your Caravan .............................................. 25
Electrical Systems ...................................................... 25
Chargers & Inverters .............................................. 25
Charging from your Vehicle .................................... 25
Electrical Diagram ...................................................... 26
Battery Care ........................................................... 28
Control Panel .......................................................... 29
Gas & Water Systems ............................................. 29
Hot Water System .............................................. 29
Descaling the hot water system ......................... 29
Water Pumps .......................................................... 30
Connecting the Gas ................................................ 30
Connecting to Mains Water (XT Range) ................. 30
Protecting from Mould ................................................ 31
Shade and screen care .............................................. 31
Toilet Care and Maintenance ..................................... 31
Chemicals: .......................................................... 31
Pre-Trip Checklist ....................................................... 32
Useful Accessories ..................................................... 33
Levelling Blocks ...................................................... 33
Wheel Chocks ......................................................... 33
Covers ..................................................................... 33
Stone Protection .................................................... 34
Modifications ............................................................... 34
Trouble Shooting ........................................................ 35
Electrical ................................................................. 35
Water...................................................................... 36
Gas .......................................................................... 36
Brakes ..................................................................... 37
Handy Tips ................................................................. 38
Driving Off Road ..................................................... 38
Trip Planning .......................................................... 39
Warranty Statement ................................................... 40
Maintenance ............................................................... 41
Maintenance Schedule ........................................... 42
Supplier Contact Details ............................................. 49