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Contents
My Forbes 15+ Hybrid Caravan ........................................ 1
Section 1. Introduction ...........................................................2
Welcome to MDC .....................................................................2
Terminology & Abbreviations .............................................. 2
Specications .............................................................................4
MDC Contact Details .............................................................5
Safety Information ...................................................................6
WARNING .................................................................................. 6
Modications to The Product .............................................. 6
Gas Systems ................................................................................ 6
Chassis ..........................................................................................6
Jacking Your Caravan..............................................................7
Electrical Safety ........................................................................8
Vehicle Electrical Requirements .........................................8
Brake Controller .......................................................................8
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravans ...................8
Trailer Lights .............................................................................. 9
Charging Caravan ....................................................................9
Gas & Appliance Safety ....................................................... 10
Gas Certication .................................................................... 10
General Safety ........................................................................ 10
Gas Appliance Safety ........................................................... 10
Removing the Hot Water System Flue Cover ............ 11
Removing Door Vent Cover ............................................. 11
Ventilation and Flues ............................................................ 12
Isolating Appliances ..............................................................12
Safety Chains and Shackles ............................................... 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
Finding a Suitable Spot ....................................................... 17
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps .................................... 17
Operating the Jockey Wheel ........................................... 17
Stabiliser Legs ........................................................................ 17
Electric Awning ...................................................................... 17
Kitchen ...................................................................................... 19
Electrical ..................................................................................20
Electric Control Panel .........................................................20
Connecting to Mains Power .............................................. 20
Charging from Mains Power ............................................. 20
Charging from Solar Power ...............................................20
Diesel Heater .......................................................................... 21
Heater Control ....................................................................... 21
Important tips about operation: ...................................... 21
Operating instructions ........................................................ 21
Switching on............................................................................. 21
Heating process...................................................................... 21
Temperature control ........................................................... 22
Control in the heating mode ............................................. 22
Ventilating mode ...................................................................22
Switching off ........................................................................... 22
Diesel Heater - Pre January 2019 Model
up to Vin # LC003710 ......................................................... 23
Heater Control Switch ......................................................... 23
Power on ................................................................................... 23
Temperature Control ........................................................... 23
Ventilation mode.................................................................... 23
Shutdown .................................................................................. 23
Packing Up the Caravan ..................................................... 24
Pack Up Video Tutorial ....................................................... 24
Locks and Latches ................................................................ 24
Gas and Appliances .............................................................. 24
Towing the Caravan .............................................................25
Connecting the Hitch .......................................................... 25
Coupling ................................................................................... 27
Uncoupling .............................................................................. 29
Connecting the Breakaway ..............................................30
Connecting the Safety Chains .........................................30
Connecting the Electrics ....................................................30
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan ........................30
Protection of Finishes ......................................................... 30
Paint ...........................................................................................30
Acrylic Windows ...................................................................30
Blinds and Screens ...............................................................30
Internal Finishes ....................................................................30
Ensuite Finishes .....................................................................30
Mirrors ...................................................................................... 31
Galvanised Finishes ............................................................. 31
High Tensile Bolt and Fittings .......................................... 31
Stainless Steel ........................................................................ 31
Fabrics ....................................................................................... 31
Corrosion Protection .......................................................... 31
Roof Maintenance ................................................................ 31
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