MDC XT12 2021 - Electrical Safety; Vehicle Electrical Requirements

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Electrical Safety
The 240v electrical system in your caravan has been certied by a trade qualied person. Under no circumstances
should an unqualied person interfere with, modify, or repair this system. An RCD safety device is tted to this
caravan for your safety.
• Always use a 15amp lead to connect to mains power
• Do not modify the earth pin to accommodate a lesser lead
• When connecting to 10amp mains, always use an approved adapter
• Never coil power leads when in use. Lay the lead out in lengths in a safe manner that prevents creating a trip
hazard.
Vehicle Electrical Requirements
Brake Controller
All MDC Caravans require an electric brake controller to be tted to the tow vehicle by law.
There is a wide range of controllers available that are suitable.
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC Caravan
To comply with national laws on breakaway systems, you must supply a maintenance charge to the battery/
batteries that power the system should it be activated. In all MDC products, the breakaway is powered by the
house batteries in the caravan. For this purpose and Anderson plug connection is tted to all MDC caravans on the
drawbar. Your vehicle will need to be tted with a power supply to a 50 amp Anderson plug near the towbar so the
trailer can be connected. The vehicle only needs to supply power while it is running so a voltage sensitive relay or
switching device may be used to protect the start battery when the car engine is stopped.