MDC XT10E 2021 - Table of Contents

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Contents
My XT10E Hybrid Caravan .............................................. 1
Section 1. Introduction
....................................................... 2
Welcome to MDC
................................................................. 2
Terminology & Abbreviations
..........................................3
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
....................................................................8
Vehicle Electrical Requirements
..................................... 9
Brake Controller
...................................................................9
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravans
................9
Trailer Lights
....................................................................... 10
Charging Caravan While Driving
................................ 10
Gas & Appliance Safety
................................................... 11
Gas Certication
................................................................ 11
General Safety
.................................................................... 11
Gas Cylinder Safety
.......................................................... 11
Gas Appliance Safety
....................................................... 12
Removing the Hot Water System Flue Cover
........ 12
Ventilation and Flues
........................................................ 12
Isolating Appliances
.......................................................... 12
Diesel Heater Safety (Where tted as option)
....... 13
Important information before operating
the diesel heater. ................................................................ 13
Using the Caravan
............................................................. 14
Load Distribution Guide
.................................................. 15
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
Setting Up the Caravan
................................................... 17
Choosing a Spot to Set Up
.............................................. 17
Levelling Your Caravan .................................................... 17
Using Wheel Chocks and Ramps
................................. 17
Operating the Jockey Wheel
........................................ 17
Stabiliser Legs
..................................................................... 17
Electric Awning
................................................................... 18
Mains Power
........................................................................ 18
RCD Safety Switch
............................................................ 18
Kitchen
................................................................................... 19
Electrical Panel
................................................................... 20
Control Panel
...................................................................... 20
Towing the Caravan
.......................................................... 20
Hitch
....................................................................................... 20
Connecting the Hitch
....................................................... 21
Coupling
................................................................................ 23
Uncoupling
........................................................................... 25
Connecting the Breakaway
........................................... 26
Connecting the Safety Chains
...................................... 26
Connecting the Electrics
................................................. 26
Preparing for Bad Weather
........................................... 27
Packing Down Your Caravan......................................... 27
Storage & Care
.................................................................... 28
Long Term Storage
............................................................ 28
Interior
................................................................................... 28
Exterior
.................................................................................. 28
Securing Your Camper
..................................................... 28
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan
...................... 29
Protection of Finishes
...................................................... 29
Corrosion Protection
.......................................................30
Roof Maintenance
.............................................................30
Sealants
.................................................................................30
Winegard Sensar III Antenna (optional Extra)........ 31
Solar Panels
.......................................................................... 33
Sealants
................................................................................. 33
Canopy Lifting Mechanism
............................................ 33
Roof Skirt Elastic Cord
..................................................... 33
Electrical Systems
..............................................................34
Chargers & Inverters
........................................................34
Battery Care
........................................................................ 34
Gas & Water Systems
....................................................... 35
Filling the Truma UltraRapid with Water
.................. 36
Draining the Water Heater
............................................ 37
Switching On Gas Operation
......................................... 37