MDC CRUIZER SLIDE - Table of Contents

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Contents
Use of Product .......................................................................1
Servicing ...................................................................................1
My Cruizer Slide .................................................................... 1
Section 1. Introduction ....................................................... 2
Terminology & Abbreviations ..........................................3
Tow vehicle and Trailer Compatibility ..........................3
Specications .........................................................................4
Store Locations ...................................................................... 5
Contact Details ......................................................................5
Safety Information ...............................................................6
Jacking Your Camper ..........................................................7
Electrical Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Electrical Requirements ..................................... 9
Brake Controller ...................................................................9
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Campers ................9
Trailer Lights Australia ..................................................... 10
Charging Camper ............................................................... 10
Vehicle with smart alternator ....................................... 10
Gas & Appliance Safety ................................................... 11
Gas Certication ................................................................ 11
General Safety .................................................................... 11
Gas Cylinder Safety .......................................................... 11
Rated Shackles .................................................................... 12
Attaching Chains ................................................................12
Connecting the Electrics ................................................. 12
Connecting the Breakaway ...........................................12
Using the Camper .............................................................. 13
Load Distribution Guide .................................................. 13
Ball Weight ........................................................................... 13
Effects of Weight Distribution ..................................... 13
Tyre Pressures .................................................................... 14
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 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
How to Hitch your coupling ........................................... 16
Coupling ................................................................................ 18
Uncoupling ........................................................................... 20
Canvas Care ......................................................................... 21
Seasoning the Canvas ...................................................... 21
Protecting Seams and Screens ..................................... 21
Zipper Care .......................................................................... 21
Protecting from Mould .................................................... 21
Setting up your Camper .................................................. 22
Choosing a Spot to Set Up ..............................................22
Levelling Your Camper..................................................... 22
Site Power ............................................................................. 22
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps ................................. 23
Operating the Jockey Wheel ........................................ 23
Pole Diagram ....................................................................... 24
Preparing for Bad Weather ...........................................25
High Winds ...........................................................................25
Packing Away Your Camper .......................................... 26
Storage & Care .................................................................... 27
Long Term Storage ............................................................ 27
Interior ................................................................................... 27
Exterior .................................................................................. 27
Care of Paint and Surfaces ............................................. 27
Paintwork ............................................................................. 27
Washing ................................................................................. 27
Polishing ................................................................................ 27
Protection ............................................................................. 27
Internal Surfaces ................................................................ 27
Securing Your Camper ..................................................... 28
Maintenance ........................................................................ 28
Camper Body Maintenance ........................................... 28
Locks and Latches ............................................................. 28
Rubber Seals ........................................................................ 28
Sealants ................................................................................. 28
Mechanical Maintenance ............................................... 29
Wheels and Tyres .............................................................. 29
Brakes .................................................................................... 29
Bearings and Seals ............................................................. 29
Suspension ........................................................................... 29
Torque Settings ..................................................................30
Wheel Nuts .......................................................................... 30
Hitch ....................................................................................... 30
Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts...................................................30