MDC FORBES 13 2021 - Table of Contents

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Contents
My Forbes 13 Hybrid Caravan ........................................... 1
Section 1. Introduction ...........................................................2
Welcome to MDC .....................................................................2
Terminology & Abbreviations .............................................. 2
Specications .............................................................................4
MDC Contact Details .............................................................5
Safety Information ...................................................................6
Modications to The Product .............................................. 6
Gas Systems ................................................................................ 6
Chassis ..........................................................................................6
Jacking Your Caravan..............................................................7
Electrical Safety ........................................................................9
Vehicle Electrical Requirements .........................................9
Brake Controller .......................................................................9
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravans ...................9
Trailer Lights ........................................................................... 10
Charging Caravan ................................................................. 10
Gas & Appliance Safety ....................................................... 12
Removing the Hot Water System Flue Cover .............12
Removing Door Vent Cover ..............................................12
Ventilation and Flues ............................................................ 13
Isolating Appliances .............................................................. 13
Diesel Heater Safety ............................................................ 13
Using the Caravan ................................................................. 14
Weights and Payload Capacities ..................................... 14
How to Load Your Caravan ................................................ 14
Load Distribution Guide ..................................................... 14
Ball Weight ...............................................................................15
Effects of Weight Distribution ......................................... 15
Tyre Pressures ........................................................................ 15
Pre-Trip Inspection ................................................................ 16
Tyres .......................................................................................... 16
Wheel Nuts ............................................................................. 16
Hitch and Chains ................................................................... 16
Fire Extinguisher ................................................................... 16
Brakes & Breakaway System ............................................ 16
Lights ......................................................................................... 16
Gas ............................................................................................... 16
Setting Up the Caravan ....................................................... 17
Finding a Suitable Spot ........................................................ 17
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps ..................................... 17
Operating the Jockey Wheel ............................................ 17
Stabiliser Legs ......................................................................... 17
Electric Awning....................................................................... 18
Kitchen ....................................................................................... 19
Electrical ..................................................................................20
Electric Control Panel .........................................................20
Mains Power ............................................................................20
Electrical Diagrams ............................................................... 21
Switch Panel ............................................................................ 21
Main Circuit ............................................................................. 22
Safety Chains and Shackles ............................................... 23
Rated shackles ........................................................................ 23
Attaching Chains .................................................................... 23
Connecting the Hitch .......................................................... 23
Towing the Caravan ............................................................. 24
Connecting the Hitch .......................................................... 24
Coupling ................................................................................... 26
Uncoupling ..............................................................................28
Connecting the Breakaway .............................................. 29
Connecting the Safety Chains ......................................... 29
Connecting the Electrics .................................................... 29
Towing with Trucks ..............................................................30
Charging the Caravan ..........................................................30
Mains Power ............................................................................30
Solar Power ..............................................................................30
Charging from your Vehicle ............................................... 30
Battery Care ............................................................................ 30
Preparing for Bad Weather ............................................... 31
Packing Up the Caravan ...................................................... 31
Diesel Heater ..........................................................................32
Heater Control ....................................................................... 32
Important tips about operation: ...................................... 32
Operating instructions ........................................................ 32
Switching on.............................................................................32
Heating process...................................................................... 32
Temperature control ........................................................... 33
Control in the heating mode ............................................. 33
Ventilating mode ...................................................................33
Switching off ........................................................................... 33
Important information before operating
the diesel heater ....................................................................33
The diesel heater is not to be used
for the following .................................................................... 33
Diesel Heater - January 2019 onwards
Vin# LC003711 and higher Operation .........................34
Heater Control Switch ........................................................ 34
Power on .................................................................................. 34
Temperature Control ..........................................................34
Ventilation mode ...................................................................34
Shutdown .................................................................................34
Storage & Care ........................................................................35
Long Term Storage ................................................................35
Interior ....................................................................................... 35